Rates of Ice Cream Consumption and Instances of Rape Are

question 33

Multiple Choice

Rates of ice cream consumption and instances of rape are highly correlated.This is an example of a violation of ___________.

• A)time order
• B)correlation
• C)nonspuriousness
• D)advocacy statistic

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Definitions:

Abdominal Muscles

A group of muscles in the abdomen that includes the rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis, and the internal and external obliques, providing support to the core.

Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs that assist with the breathing process by facilitating the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located below the lungs that contracts and relaxes to aid in breathing by changing the volume of the thoracic cavity.

Scalenes

A group of three muscles in the neck that assist in breathing and movement of the cervical spine.